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James Gunn Denies Robin Rumor for The Batman Part II
James Gunn has shut down yet another rumor about Matt Reeves’ upcoming The Batman Part II, this time involving the supposed inclusion of Robin. Gunn Calls Robin Report “Nonsense” A DC fan account on Threads recently claimed (update: the rumor looks to have originated from Jeff Sneider): “Robin is reportedly in the script for The…
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Zach Cregger Wrote DC ‘Henchman’ Movie Before Barbarian Success
Before breaking out with 2022’s Barbarian and becoming one of the most in-demand horror directors in Hollywood, Weapons director Zach Cregger wrote a DC movie titled Henchmen. While the project has yet to be pitched to DC Studios, it’s a script Cregger has called his favorite work to date. What Henchmen Is About According to…
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Zach Cregger Says His Resident Evil Movie Will Capture the Games’ Dread: Huge Fan
Zach Cregger is making it clear that his upcoming Resident Evil film will focus on recreating the tense, survival-horror atmosphere that fans know from the games. While promoting his new movie Weapons, Cregger spoke about his deep connection to the franchise and his vision for the reboot. A Lifelong Fan of the Games Cregger says…
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Disney Jr. Expands Preschool Lineup with First-Ever Avengers Series, Spider-Man and More
Disney Jr. is adding a full slate of new programming featuring Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Pixar franchises, including the first-ever preschool Avengers series. The announcements came during the “Disney Jr. Let’s Play!” event at Disney California Adventure Park. New Series and Specials Cars: Lightning RacersDebuting in 2027 on Disney Jr. and Disney+, this Cars spinoff…
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Red Sonja Tickets Now On Sale For One-Night-Only Theatrical Event
Tickets are now on sale for Red Sonja, which will hit theaters nationwide for one night only on August 13, 2025. Fans can secure seats through RedSonja.movie, Regal, and Fandango. One-Night-Only Big Screen Debut The upcoming sword-and-sorcery adventure stars Matilda Lutz as the legendary warrior. Captured and forced to fight in the blood-soaked pits of…
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Dave Bautista Joins Henry Cavill In Highlander As Kurgan
Dave Bautista is set to play one of the most infamous villains in sword-and-sorcery cinema. According to the trades, Bautista has been cast as Kurgan in Chad Stahelski’s upcoming Highlander reboot, starring Henry Cavill, and is closing the deal. The role was originally played by Clancy Brown in the 1986 film, which starred Christopher Lambert…
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Gina Carano Wins Disney Lawsuit Paving Way For Star Wars Return
Gina Carano has officially won her lawsuit against Disney, reaching a settlement that ends her high-profile legal battle over being fired from The Mandalorian in 2021. The result is a big win for the former MMA fighter and conservative actress, and possibly even signals a potential return to the Star Wars universe. Related: Could Gina…
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Weapons Review: Must See Movie For Horror Fans
I just got out of Weapons about an hour or so ago. As you can see from my reaction video, I really liked it. This is one of those movies where I tell people not to read the reviews and don’t watch the footage and trailers online. Just go see it. I was left with…
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Weapons Rotten Tomatoes Score Nearly Perfect
Zach Cregger’s Weapons is now out in theaters, and the Rotten Tomatoes Score is in, and it’s nearly perfect. Actually, it was at 100% for quite a while, but it’s now at 96%, as there are only five reviews on the negative side. Update: Audience Score is at 90%. The box office is also off…
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The Paper Trailer Released: The Office Spinoff Heads to Peacock in September
The Paper—an offshoot / spinoff of The Office—debuts September 4 on Peacock. The new mockumentary comes from the same fictional documentary crew that followed the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin. This time, they’ve set their cameras on a struggling newspaper in the Midwest. Watch the trailer below. New Setting, Familiar Style The crew relocates from…
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Michael Bay In Talks for Transformers Reboot
Michael Bay is said to be officially back in discussions with Paramount about returning to the Transformers franchise. The update comes as Bay parts ways with Netflix and Will Smith on the long-delayed action movie Fast and Loose. Bay Drops Out of Fast and Loose Fast and Loose was supposed to reunite Bay and Smith…
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The Batman Part II Set to Film in Spring, James Gunn Working on DCU ‘Super Family’
Warner Bros. Discovery has officially confirmed that The Batman Part II will begin filming in spring 2026, aiming for an October 1, 2027 release. The news came via the company’s second-quarter shareholder letter (read below), which also highlights the next wave of projects from DC Studios co-head James Gunn. The Batman II Sets Shoot Window…
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Skydance and Paramount Finalize Merger, Form New Paramount Media Company
Skydance Media and Paramount Global have officially completed their merger, forming a new company: Paramount, a Skydance Corporation. The combined company begins trading Thursday under the Nasdaq ticker “PSKY.” With backing from the Ellison family and RedBird Capital, the deal aims to reshape the future of the Paramount brand by combining its legacy entertainment assets…
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Mortal Kombat 2 Unleashes Noob Saibot First Look
Following the debut of the recent trailer, Warner Bros. has now dropped an official first look at Noob Saibot in the upcoming Mortal Kombat II movie. The image teases the shadowy form of the fan-favorite character, clad in his signature black armor, looking ready to rain chaos on Earthrealm. Noob Saibot, known for his brutal…
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Howard Stern Show Reportedly Canceled Amid Woke Irrelevancy
After nearly 20 years on SiriusXM, The Howard Stern Show may be coming to an end. According to a report, the satellite radio company doesn’t plan to renew Stern’s contract when it expires later this year. Stern’s potential exit isn’t just about money, it’s about relevance. Once the voice of the working-class outsider, Stern alienated…
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Fantastic Four Sequel Rumored, Despite Box Office Bomb
Marvel reportedly plans to move forward with a Fantastic Four sequel, even though First Steps is on pace to be another MCU financial disappointment, which follows Disney confirming both Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts as big busts. Marvel Betting on Avengers Crossovers According to insider Jeff Sneider, Marvel still wants to move ahead…
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Cary Christopher Joins DCU Lanterns Series on HBO
Young actor Cary Christopher is the latest addition to the cast of the DCU Lanterns series at HBO. Christopher to Play “Young Noah” Christopher, known for Days of Our Lives and Mr. Mom, will appear as a guest star playing Young Noah. The character is described as a polite and gifted small-town kid who excels…
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James Gunn Shuts Down Batman, Wonder Woman & Hush Rumors
James Gunn took to Threads to clarify a wave of rumors circulating about the DCU and related projects, shooting down speculation about DCU Batman casting, Wonder Woman story details, and the inclusion of Hush in Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II. No, DCU Batman Hasn’t Been Cast Responding to a fan question asking if the…
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Disney to Stop Reporting Subscriber Numbers for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+
Disney announced it will no longer provide quarterly subscriber data for its streaming services, including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. The change, which aligns with Netflix’s earlier move, is scheduled to begin with the September 2025 quarter for ESPN+ and the first quarter of fiscal 2026 (covering the last three months of calendar 2025) for Disney+…
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Disney+ to Absorb Hulu in Major Streaming Overhaul
Disney CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston confirmed a major overhaul to Disney’s streaming strategy during the company’s quarterly earnings call, revealing that Hulu will be fully integrated into Disney+ to create a single, all-in-one app. A Unified Streaming Experience “We are building on Disney’s value proposition in streaming by combining Hulu into Disney+…